Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body. Prompt and proper treatment of sepsis is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes for patients. However, when sepsis occurs due to medical negligence, patients and their families may have legal options to pursue compensation for damages. Key Takeaways...
Continue ReadingGenerally, medical malpractice lawsuits can take at least 2 years to 5 years to resolve, sometimes much longer. If your lawsuit goes through mediation, it can be resolved in a matter of months. However, this is quite rare. When you or a loved one suffers due to medical malpractice, navigating the aftermath can be incredibly daunting. A pressing question...
Continue ReadingGallbladder surgeries are much less invasive than years ago, but that doesn’t mean the risk of complications has disappeared. Even routine procedures have associated risks. However, known risks are different from preventable mistakes. When a medical provider makes a mistake that harms you as a patient, you could have the right to bring a malpractice claim. Understandably, prospective clients...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is always difficult, but when it happens due to medical negligence, it can be even more devastating. If you believe a medical professional’s mistake caused your loved one’s death, you might be wondering about compensation. It’s important to note that the payout for medical negligence leading to death can differ significantly based on the facts...
Continue ReadingWhen you visit a hospital or medical facility for injuries or illness, you trust you’ll be in good hands with the medical professionals. If you’re hospitalized, you’ll likely interact with nurses the most. A doctor will visit once or twice a day, but your main point of contact will be the nursing staff. While most nurses treat patients to...
Continue ReadingEntrusting a loved one to a nursing home or healthcare facility is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We expect these facilities and their staff to provide compassionate and competent care, ensuring the safety and dignity of our family members. However, when signs of mistreatment, errors, or unexplained health complications arise, it is natural to...
Continue ReadingExperiencing constant pain after surgery can be concerning, especially if the pain feels different from normal post-surgical discomfort. If you feel sharp pain, burning sensations, numbness, or weakness that won’t go away, you might be dealing with nerve damage. While some nerve injuries heal on their own, others may be permanent—especially if caused by medical negligence. At Poulos &...
Continue ReadingThe Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal statute requiring hospitals that participate in Medicare to treat people who come into their emergency rooms, even if they do not have insurance or can pay for treatment. In 1986 and 1987, research at Cook County Hospital in Chicago indicated that the majority of transfers into the...
Continue ReadingPharmacists, like all medical professionals, owe a duty of care to their patients. One of the most important duties a pharmacist has is to fill prescriptions accurately. However, pharmacists have a tough job—especially these days—and it’s not uncommon for a pharmacist to make a mistake that drastically affects a patient’s life. Who Is at Fault for a Medication Error?...
Continue ReadingGoing under general anesthesia can be scary. You are likely scared of both the medical procedure you are undergoing and scared of getting the anesthesia itself. Anesthesia malpractice case examples that are explained within the article demonstrate that these concerns are not unfounded. Errors in anesthesia administration can result in severe and lifelong disabilities for patients. Surprisingly, these medical...
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